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How Film Festivals Work

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Film festivals are held around the world for a variety of movies and audiences. Learn about how film festivals work.

Can You Identify These Lizard Species?

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We may not have dinosaurs in the world anymore but we do have lizards. Lots and lots of lizards! Let's see you flex your herpetology muscles and name as many of these species as you can!

7 of the Hottest Peppers in the World

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Have you tried the hottest pepper in the world? These seven spicy peppers (and the hot sauces that use them) will have you begging for ice water.

How Midterm Elections Work

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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?

Rambutan Is the 'Hairier' Cousin of the Lychee Fruit

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Its name is a derivative of a Mayan word for "hair" and by the looks of it you can see why. But how do you eat a rambutan and what does it taste like?

5 Fun Jobs If Money Is No Object

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What fun jobs would you take on if money were no object? Learn about 5 fun jobs for when money is no object.

Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom

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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.

How Israel's Iron Dome Defense System Works

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Israel's Iron Dome defense system is capable of intercepting - and destroying - thousands of incoming rockets targeting civilian areas. Here's how the sophisticated system works.

Famous Locomotives

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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.

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